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Gratin vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gratin and Dulce de Leche different?

  • Gratin is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Fiber, while Dulce de Leche is higher in Vitamin B2, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Dulce de Leche covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 22% more than Gratin.
  • Dulce de Leche is lower in Sodium.

Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Dulce de Leche types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +276.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains more Copper +3900%
Contains more Manganese +7950%
Contains more Calcium +110.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.8%
Contains less Sodium -70.2%
Contains more Zinc +14.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Selenium - 2.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 76% 7% 16% 83% 31% 17% 22% 2% 1% 15%
Contains more Iron +276.5%
Contains more Potassium +13.1%
Contains more Copper +3900%
Contains more Manganese +7950%
Contains more Calcium +110.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +70.8%
Contains less Sodium -70.2%
Contains more Zinc +14.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 22
Equal in Selenium - 2.7

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Gratin
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Contains more Vitamin C +280.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +372.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +249.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 267
Equal in Folate - 11
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 4% 6% 9% 4% 94% 4% 51% 4% 9% 39% 4%
Contains more Vitamin C +280.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +372.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +249.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin A - 267
Equal in Folate - 11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +157.7%
Contains more Other +18.9%
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Carbs +391.1%
Equal in Fats - 7.35
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more Water +157.7%
Contains more Other +18.9%
Contains more Protein +35.2%
Contains more Carbs +391.1%
Equal in Fats - 7.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.534
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.143
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.276 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.375 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.534
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 2.143

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gratin Dulce de Leche
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Dulce de Leche Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Protein 5.06g 6.84g Dulce de Leche
Fats 7.59g 7.35g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Calories 132kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Sugar 49.74g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 0g Gratin
Calcium 119mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.64mg 0.17mg Gratin
Magnesium 20mg 22mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 113mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 396mg 350mg Gratin
Sodium 433mg 129mg Dulce de Leche
Zinc 0.69mg 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Copper 0.16mg 0.004mg Gratin
Manganese 0.161mg 0.002mg Gratin
Selenium 2.7µg 2.7µg
Vitamin A 264IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 9.9mg 2.6mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.016mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 0.21mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.016mg Gratin
Folate 11µg 11µg
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.3µg Dulce de Leche
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 29mg Gratin
Trans Fat 0.364g Gratin
Saturated Fat 4.733g 4.534g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 2.143g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 0.375g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin Dulce de Leche
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Gratin
20%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 304mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.199g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/nutrients
  2. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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